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The Love Boat

1977 – 1987Show10 seasons251 episodesTV-G

ComedyDrama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic436.8

A deeply romantic, nostalgic drama series.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Episodes

10 seasons · 251 episodes · best: S10E4 "Who Killed Maxwell Thorn?" 8.2

Episodes

6.8
6.9
7.0
7.1
7.2
7.1
7.1
7.0
6.7
7.5

Story

You Say You Can't Score on Shore? On This Cruise... You Can't Lose!

Passengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their vacation aboard the "Love Boat", where Gopher, Dr. Bricker, Isaac, Julie, and Captain Stubing try their best to please them, and sometimes help them fall in love. Things are not always so easy, but in the end, love wins.

Feels like

  • Classic Romantic Comedy-Drama
  • Nostalgic 70s/80s TV
  • Feel-Good Escapism
  • Ensemble Cast Dynamics
  • Iconic Theme Song
  • Tropical Setting
  • Light Hearted Romance
  • Family Friendly
  • Episodic Structure
  • Gentle Social Commentary

Cast

24 of 965 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Richard Kinon, Robert Scheerer, Roger Duchowny
Written by
Art Baer, Ben Joelson, Tony Webster
Produced by
Henry Colman, Gordon Farr, Lynne Farr
Music by
Charles Fox, Artie Kane, Ben Lanzarone

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 24, 1977 · February 27, 1987 · Ended

First aired
September 24, 1977
Last aired
February 27, 1987
Status
Ended
Length
10 seasons · 251 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Your Days Are Numbered, Christmas Episode, Busman's Holiday +9

  • Your Days Are Numbered
  • Christmas Episode
  • Busman's Holiday
  • Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace
  • Insecure Love Interest
  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Obfuscating Stupidity
  • The Noodle Incident
  • Suspiciously Similar Substitute
  • Pictorial Letter Substitution
  • Intimate Lotion Application
  • Special Guest

12 of 87 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Love Boat?"

Questions about The Love Boat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Love Boat?

Paramount+REELZ+

In the United States, The Love Boat streams on Paramount+ and REELZ+. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Love Boat worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.3 and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (43).

Which season of The Love Boat is best?

Season 10, with an IMDb average of 7.5. Season 9 is the weakest at 6.7. The highest-rated episode is Who Killed Maxwell Thorn? (season 10, episode 4) at 8.2, and the lowest is Miss Mom/Who's the Champ/Gopher's Delusion (season 9, episode 13) at 5.2.

Is The Love Boat okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Love Boat?

201 h

About 201 hours: 251 episodes in 10 seasons of about 48 minutes each, aired from 1977 to 1987.

Will The Love Boat make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Love Boat?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.